South Fork, PA Population

The population of South Fork is 900, according to the U.S. Census Bureau ACS estimates.
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Updated Jun 23, 2023
Overview
900
Total Population
36.0
Median age
51.22%
Female population %
95.2:100
Gender ratio (M:F)
25-29 years
Largest age group
60.7
Total dependency ratio
White
Largest racial group
13
Hispanic population

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

Age

South Fork's population is young compared to the rest of the country:

  • The median age in South Fork is 36.0, compared to 38.8 nationwide, according to the American Community Survey 2017 - 2021 5 Year estimates.
  • South Fork's population under 18 was 24.56%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • South Fork's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 16.89% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.
  • Of the total population in South Fork, 20.89% were under the age of 15, 19.78% aged 15 to 29, 42.44% aged 30 to 64, 13.67% aged 65 to 84, and 3.22% were 85 years of age and older.
The graph shows South Fork's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
South Fork, PA population by age group. The largest age group was 25-29 years with a poulation of 85 (9.44% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Gender

There are 22 more females than males in South Fork:

  • The female percentage in the USA is 50.50% while the male percentage is 49.50%, compared to 51.22% females and 48.78% males in South Fork, PA.
  • The South Fork, PA gender ratio is 95.2:100 i.e. 95.2 men to 100 women (0.952).
  • For male population, the largest age group is 25-29 years with a population of 55.
  • For the female population, the largest age group is 35-39 years with a population of 48.
The grouped bar chart shows South Fork, PA population by age and gender across 18 age groups, defined between the age of 0 and 85 and above. The female population is shown in pink color bar and male population is shown in blue color bar. Age group is plotted on x axis and population on y axis.
California population by gender and age. Largest age group (population): Male # 25-29 years (55) | Female # 35-39 years (48). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Race / Ethnicity

South Fork's population has become increasingly diverse:

  • Racial distribution of South Fork population: 91.11% are White, 1% are Asian and 7.89% are multiracial.
  • South Fork's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority of White population in the borough.
  • By ethnicity, 13 is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 887 (98.56% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
  • The largest racial group in South Fork is White with a population of 82 (91.11% of the total population).
The bar chart shows South Fork, PA population by race, in percentage. The numbers shown are based on the American Community Survey respondents self identified race. The Hispanic and Latino population is spread across the races identified and not as a separate race category.
South Fork, PA population by race. The largest racial group in South Fork is White with a population of 82 (91.11% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

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Year by year

South Fork's population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline:

  • The peak population was 1,121 in the year 2000
  • From 2000 to 2010, South Fork's population decreased by 193 (17.22%), as compared to the national growth of 9.63%.
  • From 2010 to 2020, South Fork's population increased by 19 (2.05%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.
  • Between the year 2000 and 2022, South Fork's population was lowest in year 2019 at 841.
The graph shows South Fork's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
South Fork's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 931. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

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